Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel 9
Comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Google Pixel 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 9, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 7.6 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Google Pixel 9, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 257 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IPX8
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- against 21 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,498,134 | 1,499,975 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | 4,500 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-X4 at 3.1 GHz, 3x Cortex-A720 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A520 at approximately 1.92 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.92 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,620 Best value | 2,587 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Green, Pink, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 10.5 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 150.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 155.2 mm | 152.8 mm |
| Weight | 257 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 86.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IPX8 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
| Unfolded thickness | 5.1 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,650 mAh | 4,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 21 W | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | 15 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 1:1 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | 2,700 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 8″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,076 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,152 px | 2,424 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 373 ppi | 422 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.3″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Dual Band | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, USB Charging | Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg Best value | 1.4 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,899 € | 899 € Best value |
| Model numbers | GGH2X, GC15S | G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60 |
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